In brief
In a significant ruling issued by a Paris court on Friday, eight defendants comprising seven men and one woman were found guilty of various charges related to the armed robbery that took place during Paris Fashion Week. The incident, which involved the theft of millions in jewelry from Kardashian's rented residence, saw the defendants, who have been dubbed the “grandpa robbers” due to their age, receive sentences ranging from three to eight years, mainly with reduced imprisonment due to their advanced age and health conditions.
Though the sentences were considered lenient by presiding judge David De Pas, who acknowledged the negative impact of their actions, the court also dealt with additional individuals related to the case. A ninth defendant was convicted for illegally obtaining firearms but was not implicated in the robbery itself, while a tenth was acquitted due to insufficient evidence. The trial has drawn widespread attention due to the notorious nature of the crime and the age of those involved, marking it as one of France’s most daring celebrity heists in recent history.
